2026 Best Value Other Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Psychology doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 113 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Other Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles, our #1 best-value Other Psychology school in the United States. The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. Students from in state pay about $21,780 in tuition and fees. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $32,107. Median earnings reach $56,899 ten years out. Set against $32,107 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted. Get the full The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles report
You'll get strong value at Azusa Pacific University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Azusa, CA, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,458 in tuition and fees. Azusa Pacific University Other Psychology students take on a median of $23,709 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $66,677 ten years after entry. Set against $23,709 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Azusa Pacific University admits about 88% of applicants. Read the full report on Azusa Pacific University
You'll get strong value at The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Washington, DC, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc is a private not-for-profit institution. Median earnings reach $56,899 ten years out. Read the full report on The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of La Verne earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in La Verne, CA, University Of La Verne is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,470. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $26,314. University Of La Verne alumni report median earnings of $65,464 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of La Verne has an acceptance rate of 71%. See the full University Of La Verne profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clemson University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Clemson University is a public school based in Clemson, SC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,783 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $71,513. Set against $23,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants. See the full Clemson University profile
University Of New Orleans ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. University Of New Orleans is a public school based in New Orleans, LA. In-state tuition and fees average $9,172, with out-of-state students paying around $14,008. The median Other Psychology program debt is $23,048. Median earnings reach $47,872 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%. Get the full University Of New Orleans report
Lesley University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Set in Cambridge, MA, Lesley University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,256. The median Other Psychology program debt is $24,818. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,173 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Lesley University report
University Of California San Diego placed #8 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Set in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. The median Other Psychology program debt is $18,200. University Of California San Diego alumni report median earnings of $84,943 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants. Read more about University Of California San Diego
University Of California Santa Barbara ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,444, compared with $47,332 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,501 to complete their Other Psychology program here. University Of California Santa Barbara alumni report median earnings of $74,915 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 33% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of California Santa Barbara
Columbia University In The City Of New York offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. The median Other Psychology program debt is $23,258. Median earnings reach $102,491 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete their Other Psychology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,648. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 16% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Pacifica Graduate Institute ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Pacifica Graduate Institute is a private for-profit school based in Carpinteria, CA. Read the full report on Pacifica Graduate Institute
Johns Hopkins University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on Johns Hopkins University
Swarthmore College placed #14 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Swarthmore College report
University Of Phoenix Arizona placed #15 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. See the full University Of Phoenix Arizona profile
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #16 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Adelphi University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read more about Adelphi University
California State University Dominguez Hills placed #19 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read more about California State University Dominguez Hills
Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center report
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Eastern Kentucky University
Seminole State College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. See the full Seminole State College profile
Fairfield University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Fairfield University
Marist College
Marist College placed #24 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. See the full Marist College profile
Missouri University Of Science And Technology ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. See the full Missouri University Of Science And Technology profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo placed #26 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo profile
Wheaton College Illinois came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Wheaton College Illinois
Carnegie Mellon University came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German
Miracosta College placed #30 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. See the full Miracosta College profile
Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. See the full Pennsylvania State University World Campus profile
University Of Denver ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on University Of Denver
Quincy University came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. More on Quincy University
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany placed #34 among the best-value Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Suny At Albany
Suny College At Oswego ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read more about Suny College At Oswego
Kansas Wesleyan University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. See the full Kansas Wesleyan University profile
Lindenwood University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Lindenwood University report
Carlos Albizu University San Juan ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Get the full Carlos Albizu University San Juan report
Cuny Hunter College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. More on Cuny Hunter College
Kings College
Kings College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full Kings College report
Northwestern University landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Northwestern University
Hofstra University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Hofstra University
University Of New Haven landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of New Haven
Youngstown State University landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Youngstown State University
Arkansas State University Main Campus landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Arkansas State University Main Campus
Fayetteville State University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Fayetteville State University
University Of Puerto Rico Cayey came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Cayey profile
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. More on University Of Pennsylvania
Central Baptist College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on Central Baptist College
Illinois Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Illinois Institute Of Technology
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 113 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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